Three Main Economic Activities in Mali

Mali's economy rests on three primary sectors:

1. Agriculture: Employs ~70% of the population. Staple crops: millet, sorghum, rice, corn, peanuts. Major cotton producer.
2. Livestock: Cattle, sheep, goats, camels raised for food, transport, and trade.
3. Fishing: Catfish, tilapia, carp caught in the Niger River and tributaries.

These activities are deeply interconnected and form the backbone of rural livelihoods and national food security.